Description
Pan Fried Chicken is a delightful weeknight dish that transforms simple ingredients into a crispy, golden-brown treat with juicy, tender meat. This easy recipe is perfect for busy evenings and can be paired with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal. With its mouthwatering flavors and straightforward steps, this pan fried chicken will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels; season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat and drizzle fresh lemon juice over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 661 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg